* Verb: This is the most common usage. It means to lift something up or to increase something in level or amount.
* Example: "She is raising her hand to ask a question."
* Example: "The company is raising prices on its products."
* Noun: A noun form of the verb, often referring to the act of lifting or increasing.
* Example: "The raising of the flag was a solemn event."
* Example: "The company's raising of prices led to customer complaints."
* Gerund: A verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun.
* Example: "Raising children can be challenging."
* Present participle: A verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.
* Example: "The raising sun illuminated the sky."
* Example: "She is raising her voice in anger."
To determine the part of speech, you need to look at the context of the sentence and how the word is being used.